My story:
I was born in Nigeria, moved to India when I was 15. Living in Nigeria, people knew I was different. In India, I would be noticed from my Father's name BALOGUN. I am more Nigerian than an Indian at heart. This is my early childhood experiences started in Mushin, lagos.

In a street called Kekere owo street (Small money street). The name will always live in my heart because that is where my grandparent's house is still located at. As a mixed kid, (half Indian/Nigerian) the world will always be two worlds. I always feel blessed & also different.

This is because the world will always look at me as different. Nigerians call me oyimbo, half breed or half caste. Indians either think I'm some of them, or I'm something they can't really figure out. So close, yet so far away. But, I call both Nigeria & Indian my home.

When I tell people of my mix, they always react in shock or with surprise that these two cultures got together. It is always unheard of. Something exotic or strange. As a mix kid, you get used to people calling you exotic just because they don't know what to say about it.

Namaste Wahala has put my story & many others like me out there on the map. I know it is just the beginning but i'm thankful for the awareness this movie has created for us Blindians. It is never too late for the world to learn about us in a light that shines true and honest.

I get this question a lot: Which country do I like the most? I am more attached to Nigeria because I grew up there and omo baba ni mi. Isale eko gan gan. I'm proud of my Father's land. But, both countries are home to me. India and Nigeria is home because both of my parents.

Blindians are underrated. People don't know much about us. It's time we change the narrative. India and Nigeria have been mixing since the 70s and it is not going to stop now. The more we talk about it, the lesser it gap becomes for acceptance and unicity.

I encourage all the blindians out there to carry on this thread. Tell your stories, share it with the world and let the world know about us. I want to say thank you to @blindianproject for the work they do to create more awareness about people like me.

I want to send much love to everyone who has embraced me and also encouraged me to tell my story boldly. I love you guys so much and your kindess to me will forever be remembered. Keep sharing the love. Keep believing in one another. There is so much beauty in diversity